Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ocotillo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocotillo Elementary School's student population of 611 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Ocotillo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocotillo Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5696 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocotillo Elementary School's ranking?
Ocotillo Elementary School is ranked #5696 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ocotillo Elementary School often compared to?
Ocotillo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dos Caminos Dual Immersion, Summerwind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocotillo Elementary School?
611 students attend Ocotillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ocotillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocotillo Elementary School?
Ocotillo Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocotillo Elementary School offer ?
Ocotillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ocotillo Elementary School part of?
Ocotillo Elementary School is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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